Weston
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Weston

Weston, West Virginia

About this city

Weston is a historic city and the county seat of Lewis County, West Virginia, located along the West Fork River. Established in the early 19th century, it grew into a major regional center for agriculture, rail transport, and exquisite hand-blown artisan glass craftsmanship. The city's landscape and national historical narrative are profoundly dominated by the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, a colossal 19th-century hand-cut stone architectural marvel that ranks among the largest of its kind in the entire world.

Location & Administrative

County
Lewis
Time Zone
EST
State Code
WV

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports
CKBCRW
Getting Around
Car RequiredWalkable

Weather & Timing

Best Months
AprMayJunSepOctNov
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Fall Foliage Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population
City proper 3.9K
Sales Tax
7%
Key Industries
Heritage and Paranormal TourismArtisan Glass Manufacturing

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 1–2 days

Take an architectural or paranormal tour of the historic Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, explore stunning historical collections at the Museum of American Glass, and view local heritage exhibits at the Louis Bennett Public Library.

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